These are some of the most interesting cars that have made it onto Motorious this week.
What a diverse market the collector car industry represents. Every week, the Motorious editorial staff does a dive into the classified section of the site to find the cars for sale that we would want to buy for ourselves. These cars are more than worthy of a new garage, and we're thrilled to be able to share our picks with the readers each week. Here is a list of cars to check out as we roll into the middle of August.
Breathe Fresh Air Into Your Collection With This 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible
The 1957 Chevy Bel Air is easily the most recognizable car of the era. It was king of the quintessential Tri-Five line that brought the world the drool-worthy mid-50s Chevy body style. This particular example is a convertible, so you can throw your vehicle sun shades down and enjoy the sun while you’re driving.
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1969 Chevy Chevelle Convertible Is Dripping With Style
The Chevy Chevelle is one of our all-time favorite cars, especially from the era. Even when it wasn’t technically equipped with what it takes the check the muscle car boxes for everyone, even when it has a convertible top and small black Chevy 350 engine, it still passes as the epitome of old-school muscle. Examples like this stunning 1969 Chevy Chevelle Convertible from Clasiq are great collectible cars you can actually drive.
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Experience The Most Powerful Mustang In Ford History
There are very few cars out there as impressive as the GT500. The new Mustang Shelby GT500 debuted in the fall of 2019 as the most powerful street-legal Ford ever, yes, ever. From the floor mats to the rear tires, this Pony Car is a fully loaded beast. A supercharged 5.2-liter engine was designed to push the Mustang like a rocket ship with over 700 horses leaving the engine to move the rear tires. The winning formula makes the 2021 GT500 a sub-11-second monster in the quarter-mile, and a 0-60 mph of mid-three seconds.
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Finnjet Is The Most Outrageous Car You Can Now Own
When Antti Rahko retired, he knew it was going to need something to keep him busy, as many retirees plan on. Instead of investing in leisure activities, especially as a Florida resident, he instead started collecting shiny and chrome pieces from junkyards, and that was all the way back in 1984, so when he started working on the, what is now know as the, Mercedes-Benz Finnjet, he had plenty to add to it.
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Pontiac GTO: The Old School Muscle Car King
Inspired by Grand Turismo Omologato, the GTO, internally known at the Grand Tempest Option, the Pontiac GTO is widely accepted as the first real American muscle car, although some would argue that. This mid-sized high-performance automobile drove an entire segment into icon state. Examples like the one up for grabs from Clasiq give you a look into the glory days of the American muscle car.
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1978 International Scout II Is Vintage Off-Roader Goodness
International Harvester is probably best known as a manufacturer of agricultural equipment (such as tractors) and semi-tractor-trailer trucks. Before the company was broken up and sold off in 1984, it was one of the oldest equipment manufacturers in the United States.
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1969 Chevy Chevelle SS 396 Is A Muscle Car Dream
In many ways, certain cars can perfectly define a generation. For the 1960’s it didn't get more iconic than the Chevelle SS. A large displacement engine, simple but accommodating interior, and sporty style is what made the muscle car era and Chevy’s arguably most successful nameplate had everything you'd want to slide behind the wheel to experience.
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